Reception of western art has been the core of korean contemporary art discourse. Because, in Korean contemporary art, western art have undetachable relationship. Reception of western art in Korean art usually limits form and technique. And it insists of respect which depends on trend of the same period western art. But Minjoong art movement in 1980’s is divided foregoing that had strong respect as art movement and postscript that was enforced respect of political movement, however, important period related reception of western art is foregoing. Reception of western art in Minjoong art movement of this foregoing period was going very different way and it was important clue which carries out valuation that Minjoong art movement is first regional and native art movement in Korean contemporary art. Modern art cuts its position down itself as putting from and aestheticism, but Minjoong art expands its position as insisting on revival of content and theme. And that gave a great impact on reception of western art. Concrete illumination about how reception of western art. struggles with following tradition of national art is demanded.